> My first guess would be that at one time the battery > was allowed to leak and the wire from the battery > chamber to the top of the camera has corroded. > The acid "wicks" up the wire, I've seen it go all the > way to top of the camera. > Usually there won't be a sign of this in the battery > chamber, it doesn't corrode nearly as fast. > If that's not it then the power switch that closes > when the shutter release is pressed part way may not > be contacting and need a cleaning. > I'd bet on the first one, I've replaced that wire in > K bodies many times.
Thanks Don, I think some dismantling and closer inspection is due this weekend, I'd really like to get this back to full working condition. John
